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Cyril Knowles

1915 – 1957

English rugby league footballer

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About Cyril Knowles

Lived 1915 – 1957 (aged 41–42). Cyril Knowles was a rugby league player.

Cyril Knowles ( – ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Fitzwilliam Juniors ARLFC, Wakefield Trinity, York and Featherstone Rovers (World War II guest), as a .

Background Cyril Knowles' birth was registered in Hemsworth district, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he lived in Fitzwilliam, Wakefield , and his death aged 42 was registered in Hemsworth district, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Club career Cyril Knowles was signed by Wakefield Trinity during August 1934, made his début for Wakefield Trinity during November 1934, he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1937–38 season, he was transferred from Wakefield Trinity to York during October 1937 to replace Tommy Dingsdale, he made his début for York and scored 2-goals against Halifax on Saturday 9 October 1937, and he made his début for Featherstone Rovers against York on Tuesday 26 March 1940.

Family Two of Knowles' children became footballers, being Cyril Knowles and Peter Knowles.

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Important facts

Born
1915, Hemsworth
Birth century
Died
1957
Occupation

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cyril Knowles?

English rugby league footballer

When was Cyril Knowles born?

Cyril Knowles was born in 1915 in Hemsworth.

When did Cyril Knowles die?

Cyril Knowles died in 1957.

What was Cyril Knowles's occupation?

Cyril Knowles was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cyril Knowles

· Wikidata: Q61791556

· DBpedia: Cyril Knowles (rugby league)

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